Language Learning | MCQs

Explanation

Advice is a noun that refers to an opinion or suggestion that is given.

It's pronounced with an “s” sound at the end.

Advise is a verb that refers to the act of giving an opinion or suggestion.

It's pronounced with a “z” sound at the end (though it is never spelled “advize”).

Explanation

Both more and further can mean some, in addition, but occasionally one seems appropriate where the other would sound strange.

In summary, "further" is often used to describe advancement or progression, while "more" is used to compare quantities or amounts.

The words "further" and "more" are both comparative adjectives or adverbs, but they are used in slightly different contexts.

"Further" typically refers to a greater extent, degree, or distance in a physical or metaphorical sense. It often implies advancement or progression in a particular direction.

Example: "We need to travel further to reach our destination."

"More" simply indicates a greater quantity or amount of something. It's used when comparing amounts of things.

Example: "I need more time to finish this project."

Explanation

 They is a subject pronoun, and them is an object pronoun.

1) They

They is used to refer to the subject of a clause. In other words, it usually represents the ‘doers’ of the action described by the verb, and usually refers back to two or more people or things that were mentioned earlier:

2) Them

Them is used to refer to the object of a clause. In other words, it usually represents the group of people or things that have ‘experienced’ the action described by the verb, and refers back to two or more people or things that were mentioned earlier:

Explanation

She wants to buy a car is the sentence that uses the article correctly.

"A" is used before singular, non-specific nouns that begin with a consonant sound.

Explanation

 The cat's toys are in the corner is the correct use of the apostrophe in possessives

possessive noun is singular, add the apostrophe -s. e.g., cat’s toys

the possessive noun is plural and ends with an -s, just add an apostrophe. e.g., cats’ toys

.Note: 

In JUMS key option C is correct  "The cats' toys are in the corner" 

 But According to our view options B & C both are correct

Explanation

Its a beautiful day outside

The word "Its" should be "It's", a contraction of "It is".

"Its" (without an apostrophe) is a possessive pronoun, not a contraction.

Correct Version: It’s a beautiful day outside

Explanation

 To "grind your teeth in disgust" usually indicates a strong feeling of loathing or intense dislike,

Explanation

An oxymoron is a figure of speech that juxtaposes concepts with opposite meanings within a word or in a phrase that is a self-contradiction.

As a rhetorical device, an oxymoron illustrates a point to communicate and reveal a paradox.

Explanation

The essential difference between these two words is that bring implies movement toward someone or something:

        Bring your instrument with you when you come over.

Whereas take implies movement away from someone or something:

        Take your belongings with you when you're leaving.

Explanation

The book is on the shelf.